Now or Never

How to make friends as an adult

We're ever more connected online but many of us still feel lonely. Luckily, there's an antidote: strong relationships. On this Now or Never, meet adults who are pushing past the awkwardness and making real connections.
New friends being made at the first-ever Now or Never 'You Got This!' meetup. (CBC / Now or Never)

We're ever more connected online but many of us still feel lonely. Luckily, there's an antidote: spending time with others and cultivating strong relationships. But once you're an adult finding friends is easier said than done.

On this Now or Never, meet adults who are pushing past the awkwardness and making real connections. 

Trevor and Ify plan a pop-up party for our You Got This! Facebook Group. Will anybody show up? And if they do, will they make friends? 

Lonely seniors discover that friendship is only a conference call away.

An unlikely friendship emerges between a Pakistani-Canadian salon owner and a retired music teacher. 

Plus, we get guidance from the friend-making experts: early years students.

And more advice on how to say those six difficult words: "Do you want to be friends?"